A HOBBY OF MINE IS WORKING WITH METALS IN REAL LIFE. I SOLDER VARIOUS GEMSTONES AND ROCKS USING A PROCESS INVOLVING FLUX, SILVER SOLDER WIRE, COPPER FOR BONDING, AND A SOLDER GUN. THE PROCESS TAKES OVER 3 DAYS BUT IS WELL WORTH IT. THE PRODUCT IS A DURABLE, UNIQUE PEICE OF JEWELRY.
